Robinson Leads Dodgers With 510th Home Run in 5-3 Victory
Frank Robinson powered the Dodgers to first place with a tie breaking eighth inning homer and a crucial late throw at the plate as Los Angeles beat San Francisco 5-3. The Giants faltered on three singles and a hit batsman in a bizarre bottom eighth sequence.
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Pecos Women’s Softball Team Splits Exhibition Doubleheader
A newly formed Pecos women’s softball team defeated Western Insulation of Odessa 14 to 12 in the first game and lost 6 to 4 in the second. The exhibition at Girls' Softball Park raised funds for local leagues. A rematch in Odessa is planned.
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Pecos Eagles ride turnaround season under Pattillo
Pecos High School's boys basketball posted a 19 13 record overall with four district wins and eight defeats marking the best season in 12 years. Sophomore Donald Ray Walker led scoring with 454 points and 14.2 a game while guard Larry Terry added 416 points and 14.3 a game. Walker and Terry earned All District 2 3A first team honors as Pattillo begins preparations for next year with returning players including Sadler Riggins Callison and others.
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Rangers edge Athletics 3-2 as Hand earns win
Texas Rangers beat the Oakland Athletics 3-2 in Arlington. Rich Hand, recalled from Denver, limited Oakland to three hits and improved to halt a win drought after three straight losses. Paul Lindblad and Horacio Pina finished with Pina notching his seventh save as Hand questioned his future in the majors.
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Crandall's managerial debut memorable for Brewers win
Crandall began his Milwaukee tenure with a 3 1 victory over New York as Skip Lockwood allowed one hit. Dave Bristol’s firing echoed through the AL as Boston, Texas, Minnesota, and California won. Detroit and Cleveland rained out.
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Bench Drives Reds Past Astros In 9-5 Victory
Cincinnati bats explode led by Johnny Bench with two home runs and four RBIs as the Reds hand Houston a fourth straight loss. Jack Billingham pitched eight solid innings before a late ninth inning surge by Houston. Bench’s inside the park homer prompts discussion of faith and luck on the field.
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Baseball Standings and Schedule Highlights
American League East standings show Baltimore and Detroit at top with 20 wins. Tuesday results include Texas 3 Oakland 2 and Minnesota 3 Kansas City 2. Wednesday and Thursday schedules feature multiple interleague matchups and rain delays.
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